Question

Which statement from a city mayor’s speech is an example of hyperbole?

Voting in the municipal election is a matter of life and death.
The economy prospered after the city signed a trade agreement.
The population of our city has doubled in the past 10 years.
If you were concerned about the future, you would vote in the election

Answer 1

"Voting in the municipal election is a matter of life and death."

This is hyperbole because it dramatically exaggerates the importance of voting for effect rather than stating a literal fact.